Sanctuary of Lies by J Rose (Paperback)

Sanctuary of Lies is a dark why-choose romance by J Rose that combines emotional healing, suspense and found family with a story about survival and second chances. Set in the remote town of Hawkthorpe, this standalone romance explores the lasting impact of trauma and the people willing to fight for love despite painful pasts.

Everleigh Banks is hiding from a life she desperately wants to leave behind. Living under a false identity and carrying the emotional scars of an abusive marriage, she escapes to Hawkthorpe hoping for a fresh start and a chance to disappear. Far from the life she fled, she hopes to finally find peace.

What she does not expect is to meet three men carrying wounds of their own. Sterling is guarded and grieving the loss of his wife. Leo hides pain behind humour and endless optimism. Fletcher, a former pilot, struggles with survivor’s guilt after a devastating tragedy changed his life forever. Despite their differences, they share a powerful connection and slowly begin to break through Everleigh’s carefully built walls.

As feelings deepen and trust begins to grow, Everleigh’s carefully hidden past refuses to stay buried. The life she escaped is still searching for her, and the secrets she carries threaten everything she has begun to build.

In a place that finally feels like home, Everleigh must decide whether she can stop running and fight for the future she never thought she deserved.

Perfect for readers who enjoy why-choose romance, found family, protective love interests, emotional healing stories, small-town settings and romantic suspense with darker themes.